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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X798 HGJMOT history

X798 HGJ is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 8 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

X798 HGJ blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
132,794 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 HGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 HGJ was last recorded at 132,794 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,992 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,794 miles
  • 2021 – 130,992 miles
  • 2020 – 129,036 miles
  • 2019 – 126,409 miles
  • 2018 – 123,719 miles
  • 2017 – 121,567 miles
  • 2016 – 118,437 miles
  • 2015 – 111,515 miles
  • 2014 – 101,824 miles
  • 2013 – 94,770 miles
  • 2012 – 84,301 miles
  • 2011 – 79,642 miles
  • 2010 – 65,679 miles
  • 2008 – 43,792 miles
  • 2007 – 40,238 miles
  • 2006 – 35,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,794 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,794 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    898860883837
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,992 miles
    Test number
    838168111263
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  3. Fail130,992 miles (+1,956)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,992 miles
    Test number
    430892701514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  4. Pass129,036 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    725131285570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,012 miles (+2,603)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    562766379508
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,409 miles
    Test number
    163489947513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,407 miles (+2,688)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,407 miles
    Test number
    308523252422
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,719 miles
    Test number
    746646864562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,719 miles (+2,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,719 miles
    Test number
    571533314336
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass121,567 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    237130402479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,437 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    701468820424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,408 miles (+6,893)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,408 miles
    Test number
    424789343505
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySlight bind both rear brakes
    • AdvisoryTow hook removed at time of test

  13. Pass111,515 miles (+9,691)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    809332215148
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow effort NSR Parkbrake
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass101,824 miles (+7,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    348995904168
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass94,770 miles (+10,469)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    218218703196
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass84,301 miles (+4,659)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    887867312172
    • NoteBonding begining to fail OSF wishbone rear bush
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,642 miles (+13,963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    199372011137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    273237010412
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged

  19. Fail65,679 miles (+21,887)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    522357810160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged

  20. Pass43,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    580337738374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,792 miles (+3,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    791357538361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass40,238 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    652416127365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,024 miles
    Test number
    354094816381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 HGJ

Does X798 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 HGJ expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 HGJ?
The MOT on X798 HGJ expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 HGJ done?
X798 HGJ was recorded at 132,794 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has X798 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 HGJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X798 HGJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X798 HGJ find?
X798 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both side; rear coil spring corroded both.

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